Hi Dave and Felicia...thank you for the replies.
I did have all the "stuff" done. In October, I had a psych eval. and a visit with a physical therapist as well as my gp's referral and a cardiologist's report to the surgeon's office. My bloodwork was done quite some time ago and it showed I'm insulin resistant. The surgeon's office submitted the request with attachments (38 pages!) to my insurance company on November 22. All of this trying to get things done by the end of the year. This is why I think that the insurance company is stalling.
I know I it doesn't help to stress, but this whole process actually started for me three years ago when they found that I have heart valve damage due to PhenFen usage. The cardiologist threatened that if I didn't lose some major weight I would be looking at heart valve replacement in as little as 10 years.
I was scared to death to even consider GBS! So I tried some more dieting, Slim Fast, joined a gym, cabbage soup...all that jazz. All I did was gain MORE weight and put myself into a state of constant stress, which we all know leads to more comfort food binging and kicking yourself in the tush. What a vicious cycle!
Felicia, I have been watching your trials with the thyroid problem. Not to worry. My sis was diagnosed with thyroid cancer about three years ago and they removed the thyroid and gave her some radiation treatments. She is fine...cancer free, doing great. AND, she actually takes less synthroid than I do (I have hypothyroidism, too...
). I will pray that things work out for you, too.
Anyway, thanks for your well wishes and I'll try to relax...it's either that or catch a plane to go t.p. the insurance company building!
